Places in Design District
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Where to eat and drink in Design District
Neighborhood restaurant
Michael's Genuine
Editor's favoriteEstablished Miami restaurant serving seasonal food in a lively dining room and courtyard.
Tip: Happy hour runs Sunday to Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. Courtyard tables are best in good weather.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11:30 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Palm Court Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFood hall
Mia Market
Second-floor food hall with independent counters and shared dining space.
Tip: It is on the second floor of Palm Court; each counter keeps its own hours.
- Hours
- Sun–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Palm Court Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
140 NE 39th St, Suite 241, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFrench fine dining
Le Jardinier Miami
Michelin-recognized French-inspired restaurant with seasonal vegetable-forward cooking.
Tip: Reserve ahead; this is a special-occasion meal.
- Hours
- Tue–Thu 12 PM–3:30 PM · Tue–Thu 6 PM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 12 PM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sat 6 PM–10 PM · Sun 12 PM–4:30 PM · Sun 5 PM–8 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Cost
- $$$$
- Parking
- Paradise Plaza Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
151 NE 41st St, Suite 135, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteAegean courtyard dining
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Beloved Greek- and Turkish-influenced restaurant tucked into a blue-and-white historic house.
Tip: Reserve for the garden courtyard. Valet is two blocks south at 4141 NE 2nd Ave.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 PM–11 PM
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet $5 per 4 hours at 4141 NE 2nd Ave, two blocks south; district garages nearby
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
4312 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteFruit soft serve
Peel Soft Serve
Bright, casual soft-serve counter known for fruit-forward flavors and a short treat break.
Tip: It moved to 54 NE 40th St, between Andrew and Dalé Zine; an easy treat between galleries.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 1 PM–8 PM
- Cost
- $
- Parking
- City View Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
54 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
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Things to do in Design District
Contemporary art museum
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
Editor's favoriteFree contemporary art museum with changing exhibitions and a sculpture garden.
Tip: Admission is free, but reserve a ticket online since walk-ins can be turned away when full. Free tours of current shows meet in the lobby at noon.
- Hours
- Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday; major federal holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Museum Garage across NE 41st St; Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial sitePublic art and architecture
Museum Garage
A working parking garage whose facades were each designed by a different architect or artist, inspired by the Exquisite Corpse drawing game.
Tip: See the facades from the sidewalk without blocking cars; ICA Miami is right across NE 41st St.
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
90 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
Open in MapsOfficial siteIndependent zine and art shop
Dalé Zine
Independent art bookshop and gallery that has published zines and books by Miami and visiting artists since 2009.
Tip: Peel Soft Serve is next door, so pair a browse with a treat.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Museum Garage is closest (district directory); Design District garages $3 up to 4 hours, $6 for 4 to 6 hours, $25 daily max; valet $5 up to 4 hours at 10 stands (Miami Design District).
- Free transit
- Free City of Miami Trolley, Biscayne route; its map lists the Design District as a stop area (Mon to Sat 6:30 a.m. to midnight; Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Waterfront
- No
50 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.